1. Possesses a baccalaureate or higher
degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours
or 45 quarter hours of course work in the science of geology and has at least 5
years of experience in the science of geology, which may include no more than 2
years of postgraduate course work in the science of geology;

2. Has at least 12 years of experience in
the science of geology, at least 3 years of which must have been completed
under the supervision of a professional geologist; or

3. Is currently licensed or certified as a
professional geologist:

(a) In another state; or

(b) By a national nonprofit geological
organization with members in at least 10 states who are licensed or certified,

Ê if the
requirements for his or her current licensure or certification included
requirements at least equal to those set forth in either subsection 1 or 2.

1. General study of the earth, including
its origin, processes and history;

2. Collection and investigation of
specimens of the constituent rocks, minerals, fossils, solids, mineralizing
fluids, gasses and other materials of the earth that are located from the
center of the core of the earth to the surface of the earth; and

3. Application of the knowledge set forth
in subsections 1 and 2 for the benefit of the general public and the general
welfare of this state.

NRS 514.020Compensation and expenses of Board of Regents.Members of the Board of Regents shall serve
without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred
in the performance of their official duties.

[Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL § 4311.01]

NRS 514.030Employment and compensation of Director and other employees.

1. The Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada shall appoint as Director a competent scientist or engineer, to be
known as the Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, who must be a:

(a) Graduate of a recognized college or
university with a degree in some branch of earth science or mineral
engineering; and

(b) Professional geologist with expertise in the
science of geology.

2. Upon the Director’s nomination, the
Board of Regents of the University of Nevada shall employ such assistants and
employees as the Board deems necessary.

3. The Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada may also determine the compensation of all persons employed by the
Bureau of Mines and Geology and may remove them at will.

NRS 514.035Duties of Director.The
Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology shall attend each regular meeting
of the Mining Oversight and Accountability Commission created by NRS 514A.040 and each special meeting if
requested by the Chair of the Commission and:

1. Report to the Commission on the
activities of the Bureau of Mines and Geology undertaken by the Bureau since
its previous report, including, without limitation, the current condition of
mining and of exploration for and production of oil and gas in the State; and

2. Provide any technical information
required by the Commission during the course of the meeting.

1. Serve as a bureau of information and
exchange on Nevada mineral industry, mineral resources and geology.

2. By questionnaire, field investigations,
laboratory studies or otherwise, conduct a thorough survey of the mineral
resources and geology of the State.

3. Apply geologic engineering principles
to problems of conservation, environment, construction, mineral industry and
other scientific matters that may be of importance to the welfare of the State.

4. Make studies of mineral materials to
determine the most economical and practical methods of concentrating and
processing these resources and to promote their conservation.

5. Collect, in collaboration with the
Mackay School of Mines, a library and bibliography of all literature pertaining
to Nevada mineral industry, geology and mineral resources.

6. Collect, in collaboration with the
Mackay School of Mines, typical geological and mineralogical specimens and
models, drawings and descriptions of appliances used in the mineral industry
and earth science. Collections of these materials may be maintained and
displayed elsewhere within or without the State.

7. Provide for the dissemination of
information on the mineral industry, geology and mineral resources of the State
through lectures and publications.

8. Consult with, advise and assist state
and local governmental agencies on geological problems of importance to the
citizens of Nevada.

9. Consider such other kindred scientific
and economic questions as in the judgment of the Board of Regents shall be
deemed of value to the people of the State.

[2:127:1935; 1931 NCL § 4311.02]—(NRS A 1971, 369)

NRS 514.050Cooperation of state departments.All
departments of the State Government shall render full cooperation to the Bureau
of Mines and Geology in the acquisition and compilation of all data required by
NRS 514.040.

[3:127:1935; 1931 NCL § 4311.03]—(NRS A 1971, 370)

NRS 514.060Agreements with United States Geological Survey.

1. The Director of the Bureau of Mines and
Geology, for and on behalf of the State of Nevada, with the approval of the
Governor, is authorized to enter into agreements with the United States
Geological Survey for cooperation in investigating mineral and geological
conditions within the State and in the topographic and geologic mapping of
Nevada. The expenses of such work must be divided between the parties upon a
basis whereby the State of Nevada will not pay more than 50 percent of such
expenses.

2. Money necessary to carry out the
provisions of this section must be provided pursuant to NRS 519A.260.

3. All claims against such money must be
approved by the Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, and, when
thereafter approved by the State Board of Examiners, must be paid in the same
manner as other claims against the State.

1. The Board of Regents shall cause to be
prepared before September 1 of each even-numbered year a report covering the
biennium ending June 30 of such year, showing the progress and condition of the
Bureau of Mines and Geology, together with such other information as the Board
may deem necessary or useful, or as the Board may require.

2. The regular and special reports of the
Bureau of Mines and Geology shall be printed as the Board of Regents may
direct, and the reports may be distributed or sold by the Board as the interest
of the State or science may demand. All moneys obtained by the sale of such
reports shall be retained by the Bureau of Mines and Geology to be used for
costs of printing and distribution as the Board of Regents may direct.